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Argentina cabinet chief resigns after corruption allegations

Argentina's Cabinet Chief Manuel Adorni gathers his papers after presenting his management report at the National Congress, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, April 29, 2026. REUTERS/Mariana Nedelcu
Argentina's Cabinet Chief Manuel Adorni gathers his papers after presenting his management report at the National Congress, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, April 29, 2026. REUTERS/Mariana Nedelcu Reuters

Argentine President Javier Milei's cabinet chief, Manuel Adorni, resigned on Saturday following a scandal that led to investigations into his spending in recent years.

Adorni, who was appointed cabinet chief in November last year, is a close confidant of Milei, who initially named him as his spokesperson shortly after taking office in December 2023.

(Reporting by Kylie Madry; Writing by Leila Miller; Editing by Alistair Bell)

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This story was originally published June 27, 2026 at 5:53 PM.

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